Chicago, IL is a windy city in the northeastern part of Illinois and at the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan.
Due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, its history is directly tied up with the lake where in the early years
it served as a trading center. In 1848, it became the most important transportation center with the opening of
the first railway, the Galena & Chicago Union Railway. Trade flourished due to such developments and a lot of
people have relocated in the city that eventually gave rise to new industries, particularly in manufacturing and
retail. However in 1871 tragedy struck, known as the Great Chicago Fire, that burned one-third of the city
including the central business district. Many were pessimistic that Chicago could ever rise from the tragedy,
yet with the help of the residents and the government, rapid rebuilding was organized and in 1885 the first
skyscraper was built.
The 3rd largest city in the United States, Chicago has a population of more than 2 million with 9 million based
in the metropolitan area. The increase in population was borne of the massive work and business opportunities
Chicago offered. Chicagoans or the residents of Chicago comprise of a multitude of races including White, Black,
Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander and Native American among others. A huge number of Chicagoans are
Catholic while the rest are Protestants and other Christian denomination, Islam and Jewish.
The city of Chicago is popular for having the most number of unique buildings and structures designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright (Abraham Lincoln Center), Mies van der Rohe (United States Post Office Loop Station), Louis Sullivan
(Carson Pirie Scott) and Holabird & Root (Commonwealth Edison Substation).
Some of the major attractions include Grant Park (with the statue of Abraham Lincoln, Clarence Buckingham
Fountain and Millennium Park), Shedd Aquarium (exhibits of Oceanarium and Caribbean Reef), Navy Pier, Magnificent
Mile (grand boulevard with its museums, restaurants, glamorous hotels and exclusive shops) and Sears Tower (one
of the tallest buildings in the world).
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What's Happening in Chicago
First big NATO protest rolls out Friday
Nurses group leads charge; Bridgeport activists allege overnight raid by police
The first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza today, promising to gather thousands of people protesting government economic policies they believe benefit wealthy corporate interests at the expense of working people around the planet.
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Stepping out of the shadows
Honorary consuls will take on a more high-profile role during summit
Retired engineer Olavi Goos was bicycling along the lakefront recently when his cellphone rang.
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Would Sam Adams seek permission from the mayor?
Political odd couple agrees on the absurdity of protest permits
If there's one thing that's truly offensive about the demonstrations against the NATO summit in Chicago, it's this:
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Seeing the city through foreign eyes
After visiting a metropolis with so many sides, which face of Chicago will NATO visitors take home?
On Thursday, I asked a French journalist, freshly arrived from Paris, what she planned to cover while she was in Chicago for the NATO summit.
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Cellphone of slain bride's husband used in Texas, authorities say
Court records say man charged with murder told sister he left his wife bleeding after a bad fight
The Chicago man accused of stabbing to death his new bride in Burbank might have traveled to a Texas town near the Mexican border, authorities said Thursday.
Read more
Nurses group leads charge; Bridgeport activists allege overnight raid by police
The first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza today, promising to gather thousands of people protesting government economic policies they believe benefit wealthy corporate interests at the expense of working people around the planet.
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Read more
Stepping out of the shadows
Honorary consuls will take on a more high-profile role during summit
Retired engineer Olavi Goos was bicycling along the lakefront recently when his cellphone rang.
| |
Read more
Would Sam Adams seek permission from the mayor?
Political odd couple agrees on the absurdity of protest permits
If there's one thing that's truly offensive about the demonstrations against the NATO summit in Chicago, it's this:
| |
Read more
Seeing the city through foreign eyes
After visiting a metropolis with so many sides, which face of Chicago will NATO visitors take home?
On Thursday, I asked a French journalist, freshly arrived from Paris, what she planned to cover while she was in Chicago for the NATO summit.
| |
Read more
Cellphone of slain bride's husband used in Texas, authorities say
Court records say man charged with murder told sister he left his wife bleeding after a bad fight
The Chicago man accused of stabbing to death his new bride in Burbank might have traveled to a Texas town near the Mexican border, authorities said Thursday.
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Read more
